"Analysis on the effectivity and legality of the carbon tax on electric" by Michele Samantha S. Mejillano

Analysis on the effectivity and legality of the carbon tax on electricity consumption

Date of Publication

4-2018

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Juris Doctor

Subject Categories

Energy and Utilities Law

College

College of Law

Thesis Adviser

Divina M. Edralin
Pierre Martin D. Reyes

Defense Panel Chair

Maria C.P. Assumpta C. Marasigan

Defense Panel Member

Maria Victoria P. Tibon
Anthony Raymond Goquingco

Abstract/Summary

Due to the gradual rising of the earth’s temperature, governments have considered several strategies and alternatives in order to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change. One of these strategies is the imposition of a Carbon Tax. This research study aimed to determine the effectivity and legality of the proposed measure of imposing a carbon tax on electricity consumption in the Philippines in order to address the underlying question on how the tax system can be more equitable as to be conducive to the realization of human rights, specifically the right to health and the right to a balanced and healthful ecology. An explanatory research design was used to determine the extent of influence of the carbon tax on Filipino’s consumer behavior, wherein the variables: environmental influences, individual differences, and price/carbon tax were put under analysis. While an exploratory research design was used for the legal aspect of the study. Findings showed that consumers’ social norm, attitude, and values pertaining to the environment generally affects consumer behavior regarding climate tax. On the other hand, the legal aspect of the study provided that the imposition of the carbon taxes on electricity consumption is in contravention of the environmental principle “Polluters-Pays-Principle” hence, cannot be legally justified. The research study proposed to amend House Bill No. 4739 by imposing the carbon tax on carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Accession Number

CDTG007026

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Common's, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 computer optical disc; 4 3/4 in.

Keywords

Carbon taxes--Law and legislation--Philippines; Electric power consumption

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